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Rosalind Franklin’s use of X-ray diffraction images led to the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA in 1953. Her work was published alongside, but not recognized as a contributing factor to, Francis Crick’s and James Watson’s model of the structure of DNA. BIO’s 2015 Rosalind Franklin Award, sponsored by the Rosalind Franklin Society, is a way to honor Rosalind Franklin’s discoveries by awarding it to a woman who exemplifies her leadership and pioneering Read More >

“What is possible, is far more than what people think.” – Wolfson On Monday at the BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology, Jonathan S. Wolfson, Chief Executive Officer of Solazyme, received BIO’s George Washington Carver Award. The Award was given during the Lunch Plenary Session titled State and Regional Approaches to Developing the Biobased Economy & George Washington Carver Award for Innovation in Industrial Biotechnology Presentation. The Governor of Iowa, Terry Branstad, and BIO’s Executive Read More >

While you are attending this year’s BIO 2015 World Congress, let The Wall Street Journal enrich your experience by showing you the best places to eat, shop and stay in La Belle Ville—the beautiful city—Montréal! Being the second-largest city in Canada, this island encompasses a historical and modern, French and English, elegant and colorful way of life. The WSJ provides you with expert, insider advice from famous Montréal natives, each sharing their favorite spots in Read More >

BIO recently announced the schedule of workshops for the 2015 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology. These workshops are designed for focused discussions on the newest trends in business strategies, investment opportunities and technology development in industrial biotechnology. Brent Erickson, executive vice president for BIO’s Industrial & Environmental Section argued that: “Government policies supporting the development of biomass and biobased products signals to private investors that there is a strong market for these products. The confluence of policy and Read More >

The BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology is the world’s largest industrial biotechnology event for business leaders, investors, and policy makers in biofuels, biobased products, and renewable chemicals. This year’s World Congress will be held July 19-22, 2015 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal in Montréal, Canada. While attending this year’s conference, we hope that you can take the opportunity to explore the great city of Montreal. Summer is a very exciting time there! For instance, Read More >